I wrote in this column last week why the world football governing body, FIFA, cannot publicly condemn the shortcomings at the on-going Under 17 World Cup.
Two giants, Africa's leading integrated telecoms operator, Globacom Limited, and the world's richest club, Manchester United of England, have signed a five-year sponsorship contract.
Government is engaging their South African counterparts in a bid to ensure Zimbabwe maximises on the benefits that come with the staging of the 2010 World Cup.
The issue over whether Stanley Tshosane is the right man to lead the Zebras in the qualifiers for the 2012 African Nations Cup continues to be the talk of town.
ZIMBABWE'S Warriors have been invited to play in the Confederation of East and Central African Football Associations Senior Challenge Cup in Kenya this month following their triumph in the Cosafa Cup tournament held here.
Former Barcelona of Spain and Super Eagles attacker, Emmanuel Amuneke, has predicted a tough match for the Eagles when they lock horns with the Harambee Stars of Kenya in the crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier in Nairobi next weekend.
Sierra Leone and Willem II defender, Ibrahim Kargbo aka Obreh has scooped the "Flying Bahco Trophy after their match against Dutch rival, NEC. The prize was from the Foundation saved Tools.
FIFA Vice President Jack Warner yesterday revealed that the football ruling body is not happy with the poor attendance of the local fans at the FIFA U-17 World Cup venues, as well as the attitude of Nigerian fans during Nigeria's first match against Germany.
Utrecht FC of Netherland is to establish a Football Academy in the ancient capital of Ghana, Cape Coast, to unearth talents among the youth in the area.
ZIMBABWE yesterday hailed the Warriors as heroes following their impressive 3-1 victory over Zambia that won them the Cosafa Senior Challenge Cup before a packed Rufaro.
Ivorian Aruna Dindane joined James Beattie and Bobby Zamora as Monitor Fantasy Football League player of the week following his thrilling performance at the weekend.
Fast-improving PR firm - Optimum Media Prime (OMP), yesterday presented GH¢150,000.00 cheque to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in fulfillment of its pledge to the Football governing body.
Chairman of the English Premier League Board, Sir David Richards has described the involvement of Globacom Limited in the sponsorship of the Nigeria Premier League as the biggest factor behind the achievements of the league organising board led by Chief Oyuki Obaseki.
UGANDA Cranes celebrated goalkeeper coach Fred 'Giringi' Lukwago has died at the age of 54. Lukwago, who has groomed Uganda's big name goalkeepers died at a clinic in Kampala yesterday after he was discharged from Mulago Hospital three weeks ago with a degenerated health condition.
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets classed their way to a 2-1 win over Argentina on Friday afternoon in Bauchi, taking them to the top of the group, but it appears someone at FIFA did not get the right result. The world football governing body's website after the game listed Argentina and Germany as the two qualified teams from the group, totally omitting Nigeria.
